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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1887-08-21
A THlevINo MONKEY.
He Unlocks . Drawer, Takes Out Mon
and Scampers on.

He UnlOcks Drawer, Takes Out Money
and Scampers on.
In ahouse ON the Boulevard Napoleon,
Of Toulouse, woman locked up her
money in desk and went out shop
ping; on her return she missed three
napoleons, gold five franc piece and
q franc in silver. There was no trace
of a burglary. Very much bewildered
by these losses the good woman was
deep in reflection over the matter when
she heard roar of laughter from her
neighbours garden. 20, the thiefr'
cried several persons at once. "Where
has he stolen thisP" The dame de-
scended instantly, ran out and said:
"Oh! my money, messieurs; where is
the thief" He is up tree,
madame" pointing up to monkey on
high branch above them, "but here
is the money! The monkey, who
certainly would be an invaluable assist
ant to burglar, had been seen to
climb into the window of one Of the
good lady's rooms, had unlocked q
drawer, found the money and conceal
ing it In his jowl had brought it to his
master. / find that no less an authority
than Button declares that female
chimpanzee who went out to service at
Loango made the beds. swept the house
and so far assisted In the cooking as to
turn the spit. Monsieur de Grandpre,
an officer of the French navy, tells Of
another chimpanzee, on board French
man Of war, which assists the cook and
turns the capstan and furls sail as well
as any Of the sailors. In China monkeys
help in the tea picking. and Lord Mon
boddo used to gravely contend that
apes could talk readily enough, but that
their superior cunning told them "a
hold their tongues lest they should b.
put to hard work. ~ Leeds Mercury.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1887-08-21
AN ILL-STARRED LOVER.
An African Romance That Ended With
Cruel Execution.

An African Romance That Ended With a
Cruel Execution.
When the doctor was within few
miles of Wambago his rafters deserted
him, and he had once more to take up
his journey on foot. Arrived at that
village, which is in the country of the
Bakongos, he saw strange spectacle;
one, however, which is somewhat COM
mon to the travellers in this continent.
1t was an execution. The manner of it
was similar to that practiced in many
savage tribes the world over The Gull
prit or victim was kneeling on the
ground when the doctor arrived, his
hands and feet bound. His neck was
entwined with the forked branches of a
tree-top that had been bent over until
it reached the ground. 1t was held in
that position by dozen Or more slaves.
At the word they let go their hold, and
the tree, springing up to its original
position, took with it the body of the
victim. effectually breaking his neck in
the rise. DR.. Harrison sent his CHIEF
guide to learn the cause of the execu-
ton, and when he returned he told this
dismal romance:
1.-The victim was young man named
Mbando. He was stalwart youth and
member of the Kings body guard.
His official duties brought him fire.
quently into view of the King IS daughter.
Fwalla- The young guard fell desper,
afalxy in 1Nx-a xx,stl, E,raIto Iau
her presence with his eyes whenever
she was near 1t seemed undoubted
that the girl returned his ardor, for she
took every possible opportunity to be
near him. yet they never spoke word
together. Great hopes arose in the
heart of Mbando. He thought that tho
time might come when he could do the
King some extraordinary service, and
thus gain the privilege of asking for
the hand of Fwalla. But ere this time
occurred, for the tribe was at peace.
having conquered the depraved drunk
ards of the tribe down the river, one of
the high chiefs and a favorite of the
King. brought gifts and laid them be-
fore the Kings house, in token of his
suit for Fwalla. The girl, of course,
was not consulted at all in the matter,
and the King told the chief that his
suit would probably be favorably con-
sidered; for. although little time is
wasted in Africa in preparing for a
wedding, the King never moves hastily,
as it would not comport well with his
dignity. Cor. 81. Louis GLOBE Demo-
cTQk
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1887-08-21
Of Interest to Women.

Transparent dress materials arc
made up over Innings Of tinted surah.
A bride furnishes the household linen
and has it marked in her own initials.
Coarse straws in mixed colors or
monochrome are favored by young
ladies.
Marrow flowers are favorite garni-
ture for skirts made of light quality
of silk.
The Leghorn fiat promises to be cx-
tensively worn by ladies and children
this summer.
Some novel parasols are entirely COW
cred with bows and loops of very mar
row ribbon.
Sailor hats of felt are brought on!
for summer wear in the country for
boating. tennis, etc.
White serge and camels-hair tailor
made dresses will be popular for morn
ing wear in the country.
Silk-warp cashmere and MORE Of a
dainty. shimmering gray tint form a
beautiful afternoon costume.
An attractive dress for light morning
is made of white nuns yelling, COM
bined with plain white net-M y
World.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1887-08-21
Great Gatherings Of Crows.

In the northern parts of Scotland and
in the Farce Islands, extraordinary
meetings of crows are occasionally
known to occur. They collect in great
numbers, as if they had been all sum-
.noned for the occasion. A few Of the
flock sit with dropping heads, and 9th
ers seem as grave rs judges, while
others again are exceedingly active
and noisy. In the course of about an
hour they disperse, and it is not UNI
common, after they have flown away,
to find one or two left dead on the spot.
These meetings will some times con-
tinue for day or two before the object,
whatever it may be, is completed.
Crows continue to arrive from all quar-
tiers during the session. As soon as
they have all arrived very general
noise ensues, and shortly after the
whole fall upon one or two individuals
and put them TO death. When this ex-
ecution has been performed they quiet
ly disperse. Boston Budget.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1887-08-21
SIXTY YEARS AGO.
Methods of Teaching That Will Seem
Funny to Pupils of To-Day.


In those days the first exercise was
reading two verses from the Testament
by the older pupils, who had back seats.
while the small children were nearest
the fire. After the reading if the
teacher was a man of prayer he offered
one. This was done while the little
ones were roasting before the fire.
Then began the exercises in Webster's
spelling book, the teacher in winter
pointing to the letters with penknife,
and in summer with the point of his
scissors, as they were more or less in
use.
Thumps were generally on the head,
with thimble on the teachers finger.
if female. Then came the study Of
alb, alb Then reading was begun with
the maxim: 'Let no man put off the
law of God.n Then as the reader pro-
crossed came the stories in Webster
spelling-book of the unfortunate and
silly dairy maid who, with her milk
pail on head. calculated how many eggs
she would sell it for and what fine
dress she would buy, until, tossing her
head with these prideful reflections.
down came the milkpail to the ground
and with it all her sweet hopes.
Then there was the moral story about
the boys stealing apples. The farmer
first tried to stop them by throwing
tufts of grass, but finding them of no
effect he threw stones, which were more
effectual The American Preceptor
succeeded that book. The children
were given recess, though it was not
known by that name. The boys went
| first by themselves, and afterwards the
girls. At recess the teacher mended
the goose-quib pens, the quilts being
picked up oftentimes while the children
were on the way to school. They would
be damp, and split could not well be
made to form the two nibs. If there
were girls who could not learn the
"rule of three" the teacher explained
it during the recess. Shortly came a
rap on the window to call in all the
children. After geography followed a
lesson in grammar, forty minutes long,
which none of the children understood,
but most of them hated. Ruled paper
was not known. The father bought a
few sheets of paper, which were stitched
at home. 1t was of all qualities. The
teacher had to rule the lines and keep
busy mending the pens. The ink was
| home made.
Later on came the Columbian Orator
and English Reader, filled with solid
matter, not suited to the wants of the
learner. Children of sixteen, or about
that age, got to read very well, the
book passing from class to class. The
girls were generally the best readers.
There were no regular classes in arith-
metic, but the books were Daboll's and
Pixies arithmeties. No lessons were
given out, but a pupil would get on as
he could. The teacher, if he could,
would work out ''sum." He had a
book with the problems worked out.
When pupil was troubled he would
copy it into similar book in his desk,
and this satisfied both teacher and
pupil. But the happiest exercise was
at the end of the week; reciting from
the commandments and the catechism
and the tables Of weights and measures.
The books of the Old Testament had to
be recited in order.-New London Day.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1887-08-21

Eardonicus-I should thing there
would be more embezzlement in sum-
mer than in winter
Ukerdek-And why?
Sardonicus--The weather is SO much
nicer in Canada.
Ukerdek-Yes, but the jails are a
great deal msre uncomfortable in warm
weather than In cool Detroit Fres
Press.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1887-08-21
DAISY.

my. how you've grown, Miss Daisy.
The boardin school has done
For yon what these here country airs
Had only just begun.
You look quite proper, Daisy.
My. that's q han some gown.
There's nothin that'll shine gal
Like sendin' her to town.
sThat's Towser. know him, Daisyf
You'n him used to play
but In the mcader, long ago,
Before you went away;
1'hats Moolcy-pat her, Daisy;
II can't be you forget
How once you priced the little calf
And took her for your pet?
'.icre is the spring house, Daisy,
Where coolin' waters flow;
You used TO see your pictur' there
A long old time ago;
An here's your milk stool, Daisy,
With easy Nancy by
OF course, with that there gown you wear
You wouldn't dast to try
'An' here's the orchard, Daisy,
Them golden sweets are prime;
or course, you being cityiicd
You wouldn't da'st to climb;
An here is Dobbin, Daisy
II that gown was more slack,
Arcckon you could gather up
An hop upon his back.
lyon seem so dirrent. Daisy,
From what you used to be;
I'm feared you're learnin' city ways
Hain't made you quite so FREQ.
The old place doesn't suit you
I'm feared you want to 80
Away of to your boardin' school
With all its braSsy show.
You've graduated, Daisy,
Now you're u lady fine;
but can plainly sec II, dear,
That some where else yonll shine.
SO pack yonr dresses, Daisy,
Put on your satin gown.
An I'll hitch Dobbin up ag'in
An take you back to town.
IL. s. Keller, in Detroit FIRES Prose.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1887-08-21
The Country's Progress.

Take few figures bearing on the
nations growth and business. To be-
gin with: During the first half of 1887
of new railroads $3.50 miles, an invest
ment equal to $l12, 100000 cash. In
the first five months of 1887, from the
official records, in thirty-five cities,
new buildings exceeding 500. 900. 900.
In all the cities in the same time esti-
mated $269. 100000. In the whole
country in that time estimated at $780,
100000. The grand wind-up may be
estimated at $500, 900. 900 for building.
800. 600, 900 for railroad tracks and
800, 900, 900 for Southern works ex-
elusive Of buildings; in all $500, 900. 0O(
for the half year. 1t is reckoned that
this country produces wealth in excess
of consumption at the rate Of $500. O00..
600. Pittsburgh Times.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1887-08-21
CONSUMED IN SMOKE.
What the American Public Pay Ann uaiiy
for Tobacco.


Last year the losses by reported fires
in the United States reached total of
$l20, 900. 900. or an average monthly
loss of $40, 900, 900 This is regarded as
an enormous waste and is largely due
to incendiarism and carelessness. How
to reduce the amount so lost is matter
of constant study. Legislatures, local
governments and insurance companies
make regulations and exercise the
greatest care to prevent fires. And yet
the loss they occasion is $50, 100000
per annum less than the amount paid
by consumers for cigars, and sS6, 500,-
600 less than the total cost of tobacco
consumed in smoke.
Last year tax was paid upon $780,
1893. 488 cigars. The average smoker
is content with cigar worth $50 per
1000, or one that retails at 5 cents. On
that basis there annually goes up in
smoke $3.50, 900, or $15, 900. 900
every month, or 100000 every day.
In addition, boys waste on cigarettes
SO, 500. 900. and those who prefer pipe
further sum of $40, 000,0
How many smoke? If we deduct
from the total population as non-smok-
ers all children under fifteen years, con-
stituting forty per cent of the total
population of $4,000. 900, it leaves &c.
600, 600, of whom one-half are females;
deducting these gives a male popula-
ton, above the age of fifteen years, of
100000. fisk out of every ten males
above the age OF fifteen years smoke, it
means that 10,800,000 persons consume
$50. 1898, 48S cigars, or an average per
smoker of 1925 cigars per annum. This
is less than one cigar per day. The
average smoker, however, is not
apt to be oontented with daily allow
ance Of one cigar, demanding at least
two. If the latter basis is the nearer
correct, the army of cigar-smokers
would be 1900, 449, being eight per cent.
of the total population above the age of
fifteen years.
Whatever the number of smokers. it
is moderate estimate to place the cost
of smoking to the people of the United
States at $206. 100000. If the cost of
chewing tobacco is added the total ex-
penditure for tobacco reaches 1886, $780,
900; that is sum that represents per
capita tax of 50. A per annum. If the
number of smokers is 1909, 449. the av-
erage expense of smoking is S42. 90 each
per annum; if the number is 1000, 900,
the cost is $2S.64 per individual; if 10,-
80O 900 it falls to $19.12, sum suffi-
cient to afford one fve-cent cigar daily.
and leave balance of eighty seven
cents for extras. Grocer
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1887-08-21
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PRESSING BUSINESS.


The Rushing Spirit OF an EnterprisIng
Citizen Of Chicago.
AChicago man, in attempting to
jump on closing bridge. had both
legs broken. When he had been taken
to hospital and relieved, as much as
possible, of his suffering, physician
asked him why he jumped upon the
bridge. WAS your time 80 valuable
that you felt it to be your duty to risk
your life3'
Eyes, SIR"
THAT'S the way with our Chicago
people" said the physician. address
ing some one who stood near. Every
thing is sacrificed upon the altar Of
time; but tits this rushing spirit that
has given Chicago an advanced posi-
ton among the great cities of tho
world. My FRIEND" again speaking to
the wounded man, ..you did not stop
to consider the danger of your unfortu-
nate hurry. did you?"
mo. SIR"
Your aim was to get over on the
North Side as soon as possiblcp"
YES. SIR"
Your mind was wholly taken up
with the business awaiting you."
yes, SIR"
Wonderful people, SIR" said the
physician. again addressing the by
standcr. "And," turning to the wound
ed man, 'you would have rushed in
front Of railroad train?"
a guess l would, sir"
what business was it that could moi
allow you to wait few moments until
the bridge could be closed?"
well. you see Teller named Jim
had opened new saloon, an tapped a
keg of free beer, an put out lunch.
an knowed that If didn't hustle the
fellers would get away with it all, an
1 didn't have time to wait for the
bridge to close, but wish now that
had. for I've lost my chance any way
- rkamsaw Traveller.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1887-08-21
He Heard of It Daily.

An English rustic had been sent by
his shrewish wife to market to sell the
pig. On the way he went into so many
ale-houses that he got drunk.
The unmatched pig strayed away and
never returned. But if he never again
heard the musical squealing of the pig
his wife did not let him forget the loss
or his own misdeeds.
A few weeks afterward some ono
asked him if he had heard any thing o.
the pig yet.
Heard Of inf he answered
heard Of 'iml . ay, / hears Of in
most days. - Youth's Compassion.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1887-08-21

"Mrs. Jones, can You look me in the
face without blush and say you
haven't squandered that fifty cents
recklesslyP" asked Jones, who has the
reputation of being the meanest man
in the country.
mo; l don't think can. can't
look any body in the face without a
blush"
''Hal See the results Of guilty
conscience. So you can't look people
in the face without blushing."
mo; whenever l try l am over
whelmed with the Notifying con-
seriousness that have got you for a
husband. "-Merchd,at Traveller.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1887-08-21

Rochester N. r., has a tumble
down rookery. where two hundred
Italians live in very noisome way.
and an Anti-Italian Nuisance Associa-
ton was recently formed to make them
mend their manners. Association and
Italians came in contact Monday night.
The Italians ringleader, who was an
IrishmaA Of the sort that get just
"blue-molded for want of baitin', -
was arrested, and the matter Of abating
the nuisance will be laid before the
board of health.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1887-08-21

Edward Heisler, . farmer Of
Thomaston. Mass, has two daughters
fourteen and seventeen years old.
They both have twelve fingers and
twelve toes. The elder weighs 247
pounds, the other 2i9 pounds; the elder
Is rs inches bust and 81 waist measure
ment; the other is 50 and 46
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1887-08-21
WIT AND WISDOM.

-Sclfshness Is the curse Of the world
their amusement grows out Of their
work, MS the color petals out Of fruit
full flower -Ruskin.
Said teacher in a Pennsylvania
town: "Adam was the first man.
Surely you know who was the first
woman?' adams mothcr!' shouted
little Sammy.
To pardon those nbsurditics in
ourselves which we can not suffer in
others, is neither better nor worse than
to be more willing to be fools ourselves
than to have others so.-- Youth.
The good Of gentle quiet natures
are seldom esteemed according to their
real worth by the great world at large,
nor even by the cminently good Of
bustling, cnterprising lives. = Youth.
What is the chief popularity Of
the Canadian climateP" said a school
examiner. 1T is beneficial to bank
cashiers" said the bright boy Of the
class. '.but very deadly to reformers. "
He Wants 1t Bad
The man who's on the ocean
And seasick In his berth,
Amid the storms commotion,
| Isthe man who wants the earth.
boston Courier.
"A writer, in describing a murder,
in which man, full Of rage and jeal-
ousy, smothercd his wife, wrote: ''Thc
inhuman monster, Selling pillow full
of rage and jealousy, then proceeded
to smother ti., trusting partner Of his
bosom!"--N y. Ledger.
St Louis Husband CATER seeing
Hamlet)-The man who wrote that
play is genius. Wife-You mean
Shakespeare? Husband--Ycs; and Il
he ever writes another, and it's played
in this city, there won't be standin'-
room after the first act Harpcr's
Bazaar.
| Some natural history problems:
Why do ducks go below the water?
For divers reasons Why do they come
up? For sun-dry reasons. Why do
they go down again? To liquidatc
their little bills. Why do they bob up
serenely? To make a run upon the
banks Golden Rule.
-Winks--I can't see with these
glasses. Optician-A All! all! No IS!
You are very near-sighted, sir. Try
No. rs. Winks-Yes, No. suits mo
exactly. can see beautifully. But
say, what can l do when fail to see
through No. l? Optician-You'll have
to get poodle, sir 7orn Topics.
Don't say nawthin' to me bout :
bird in the hand bein' wuth two in the
bush," said Dakota tramp the other
day, .'cause it amt so-rve tried an
knows. took bird ont 'cr the bush
Their other night, it were fine brown
leghorn bird an it were sumthing NV i
high bush-an' hadn't more'n got II
nicely in my hand fore 'er man blaxcd
way with double-barrelcd shotgun
and filed my legs so full o bucksllot /
cant hardly carry EN- round. 1t nd
bin . blamed sight bcttar fer me ef
there'd bin more'n hundred birds In
that air bush xhan jes' tho neck o ono
| in my hand with shot a-cracIin' infer
| my legs | tell re, podncr. these old
proverbs sir misleadip an nccti 10
vista for This age."
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1887-08-21

1t is estimated that the expense OF
supporting the dogs in this country
amounts to over $50, 900, 900 year,
and this does not include the loss oc-
casioncd by the dogs. such as destroy
ing sheep and birds
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1887-08-21

Describing the customs of the dam
GERS at ball Of laundry men and girls,
poctical reporter said that ''ths
starchcd symphonies in pink and white
were the triumph Of The laundry art "
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1887-08-21

This is the bill presented by an
Irish tailor:
- rscepting pair Of passs. .,...''-ea
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-09-24

relation inflicted on a willing and
unSuspecting people, that no tyrant
ever subjected so many human be-
ings to such unmitigated grievances
to such mighty woes. Millions of
victims have fallen by his oppres-
sion !; millions more are enthralled.
Year after year and age after age
have passed away, but the cry of re-
monstrance, though often raised, has
seldom been heard or needed. The
malignant tyrant, steady to his pur-
pose, has rioted in the carnage, and
with Internal eXultation, Knocked at
the groans of the dying and sported
with widows sighs and orphans
tears. Every domestic and social
bond has been disregarded the
peace and responsibility Of families
have been destroyed; promising and
beloved sons have been torn from
their parents, husbands from their
wives and families, and the tender
mother even from the helpless and
dependent offspring. No tie in ma
ture too tender to be sundered, no
chord too strong to be broken by this
unfeeling tyrant. .I'
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-09-24
Mr.. A. B. Woodland.

Fayetteville Express.
We are informed that Mr.. A. B.
Woodland is now out filling a list of
appointments in the country and
making speeches against the amend
ment and in favor of the present liq-
uor traffic. Wehope our ex-attorney
general will tell our people of all the
good he knows the liquor traffic
has done for the people ofthis county.
We hope he will tell us how many
school houses it has built, how many
churches it has erected and how
many young men it has fitted up for
society. Let him tell how many
homes it has made happy and how
many hearts it has made rejoice.
Let him tell how many firesides it
has blessed with peace and comfort.
Let him do this and no doubt our
people will be glad to meet him.
And if he fails to do this he is OF the
wrong side and put no confidence in
what he says.